POSITION : Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist

GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School

LOCATION: Based in Denver, CO with travel to 16 schools across Denver and Aurora

SALARY : $72,500-$88,400 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS : Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)

START : First day of new staff training July 23, 2025. You can view the current School Year Calendar here .

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

DSST’s Network Evaluation Specialist – School Psychologist plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality, legally compliant special education evaluations. Reporting to the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, this role supports schools in identifying students with social-emotional needs, conducting initial and re-evaluations, and collaborating closely with school teams and families to connect students to appropriate services.

The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social emotional impacts and support in creating connections with school based teams and the community to provide appropriate supports. This position will include working closely with the school based team and families to understand impact areas, complete the necessary assessments, and summarizing results in a holistic, comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the appropriate supports. The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will support student cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels and may include students who receive mild/moderate support as well as center programming. This role requires significant interpersonal skills given the collaboration between families, school teams and special service providers as well as strong communication, organization and time management.

Evaluation & Assessment (80%)

• Conduct in-school assessments and participate in eligibility meetings (on average) 4–5 days per week.

• At the direction of the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all students with disabilities have strong, comprehensive evaluations and assessments that match students with the appropriate in school and community support.

• Assignments will include working on several special education evaluations simultaneously and supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week.

Collaboration & Communication (20%)

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers.

• Communicate with General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations.

• Communicate regularly with families, outside providers, and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner.

• Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed.

• Coached and managed by the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist including weekly coaching and development meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• School Psychology Experience:

  • 3+ Years serving as a School Psychologist at the middle school or high school level

  • 3+ Years experience administering a variety of standardized assessments, conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic, comprehensive evaluation reports.

  • An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, @lead exemplary lives.

  • Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator.

  • Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

  • Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve their practice, communication, and leadership skills.

• Education & Licensure:

  • Masters Degree in School Psychology from accredited university

  • Hold a valid Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here . We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated success building trust with students, families, and staff across lines of difference

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools , we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.